Mactavish

Yesterday in the ruling, Justice Mactavish said she had legitimate concerns as to the effectiveness of the steps taken to ensure humane treatment of detainees.

2008 February 08 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Federal Court Judge Anne Mactavish has ruled that Afghan prisoners captured by Canadian troops are not protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

2008 March 13 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

This is also a vote of confidence in our military, since Justice Mactavish said would therefore rely on the pledge by Stephen Harper that military transfers will not continue until Canadian Forces is satisfied that detainees will not risk torture.

Afghan Detainee Court Ruling Changes Little « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

This is also a vote of confidence in our military, since Justice Mactavish said would therefore rely on the pledge by Stephen Harper that military transfers will not continue until Canadian Forces is satisfied that detainees will not risk torture.

2008 February 08 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Yesterday in the ruling, Justice Mactavish said she had legitimate concerns as to the effectiveness of the steps taken to ensure humane treatment of detainees.

Afghan Detainee Court Ruling Changes Little « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

The judgment does set some important caveats, however, as Justice Mactavish confirmed the prevalence of torture in Afghan prisons, and lists deficiencies which the federal government are urged to address before resumption of transfers.

Afghan Detainee Court Ruling Changes Little « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Equally confusing was the fact that Justice Mactavish declined to order the government to give notice if it resumed transfers, which the Globe and Mail suggests is a hint that public scrutiny would compel the federal government to be open about it.

Afghan Detainee Court Ruling Changes Little « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Judge Mactavish argued that just because they are not protected under Canadian law, this does not mean that Canadian troops can act with “impunity”.

2008 March 13 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

The judgment does set some important caveats, however, as Justice Mactavish confirmed the prevalence of torture in Afghan prisons, and lists deficiencies which the federal government are urged to address before resumption of transfers.

2008 February 08 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Equally confusing was the fact that Justice Mactavish declined to order the government to give notice if it resumed transfers, which the Globe and Mail suggests is a hint that public scrutiny would compel the federal government to be open about it.

2008 February 08 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008